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Crambid moth

Pyrausta sp.

Photo by Johan Heyns
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Field Notes

Description:

Brightly colored moth attracted to the lights at Altha's moth table.

Notes:

CRAMBIDAE/PYRAUSTIINAE

Reference Links:

Pyrausta panopealis, Pyrausta panopealis African Moths

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
bayucca
I do not think it is Pyrausta panopealis. I also think it is a Pyrausta sp. but a different one. I think I remember that there are at least 50 species in this genus.
Johan Heyns
Altha, do not use the ID yet. Need Bayucca/Nuwan/Jacob or other expert confirmation.

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